[Hat]

got a '04 build cooper today as a courtesey car while my Dec '02 build cooper is in for its first inspection service & its interesting to note the differences between the two, both in spec & build.

Firstly, this courtesey car doesn't have the Chilli pack so no sports seats. by comparison the standard seats feel really flat & unsupportive. I also didnt realise its only the sports seats that come with adjustable lumbar support. It does have the computer option though & i really like it. The instantaneous mpg readout really makes you notice the effect of your right foot & spinning the engine in a high gear unecessarily. The range (amount of miles you've got left in the tank) is a good feature too. i'm glad they're making the computer standard fit on the new car.

In terms of build differences the power sterring whine is much less noticable in this car, they've obviously worked to improve it. Also the clutch is much lighter than mine - i don't know if this is becuase its a brand new car with only 300 miles on the clock or whether this is an actual change but theres definately a difference to my car with 25,000 miles on it.

this car is pure silver all over which has actually grown on me as a colour choice - its very much a traditional 60's colour. just a shame there are so many other silver cars out there

[northandy]

I must admit that I love the range function in the OBC, although mines the old spec so I dont get the instant MPG and speed functions....

I do like the PS too... and after a seeing a picture of a PS with aero kit and colour coded arches and grill the other day I rate it as my next colour if I swap... cant see me doing that for a while though !...

[EBMCS03]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goldie_Oldie

courtesy car-

can i asked why you cant get one at 17

if your allowed to drive a car at 17 and hold a full license- why dont make sure there company insurance is covered for 17yr old

Beats me... they made sure I was over 18 in order to get one.

[MukiMunki]

Quote: Originally Posted by EBMCS03

Beats me... they made sure I was over 18 in order to get one.

I think it's easier to sue your @$$ if you're over 18. Just in case you prang / nick off with it.

[brady]

the day i went to pic up my jcw cooper s it wasnt ready on time so the salesman gave me a fully loaded 325i convertible for the day ! it was cool to cruise around in all day but no fun compared to the mini!

[jordan]

can we see pics please hat

[ALD0]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goldie_Oldie

courtesy car-

can i asked why you cant get one at 17

if your allowed to drive a car at 17 and hold a full license- why dont make sure there company insurance is covered for 17yr old

Insurance Purposes

[EBMCS03]

Quote: Originally Posted by MukiMunki

I think it's easier to sue your @$$ if you're over 18. Just in case you prang / nick off with it.

Hahhaha I see... I seee.. they did give me a new 325 as a loaner... BUT why would I run off with their car if MY OWN car is in their hands? LOL

[Fevs]

Think your self looky last time my cooper went in the garage i ended up with a entry level corsa for the week

now i can tell you thair was some shouting going on in the dealers that morning

[Rob.]

So does the facelift model come with the obc as standard then?
I don't even know what my new car will have as standard equipment
While I'm at it.
The new 3 spoke steering wheel, is it going to be standard or an option?
Will I get the 3 spoke or old 2 spoke on my new fairly basic cooper (august build)?
Anyone know

[Hat]

i'm pretty sure the OBC is going to be standard across the board on the '05 cars. Not sure about the 3 spoke wheel, opinions seem to vary at the mo.

one things for sure, if your car is one of the first '05 cars it could get just about anything put on it

[northandy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Silver and Black

So does the facelift model come with the obc as standard then?
I don't even know what my new car will have as standard equipment
While I'm at it.
The new 3 spoke steering wheel, is it going to be standard or an option?
Will I get the 3 spoke or old 2 spoke on my new fairly basic cooper (august build)?
Anyone know

I think you'll get the new "poverty spec" one spoke wheel..... LOL....

I thought three spokes was only a "sport" steering wheel, so Chilli Pack included only on Cooper and the S.... although I may be wrong !.....

[northandy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Silver and Black

So does the facelift model come with the obc as standard then?
I don't even know what my new car will have as standard equipment
While I'm at it.
The new 3 spoke steering wheel, is it going to be standard or an option?
Will I get the 3 spoke or old 2 spoke on my new fairly basic cooper (august build)?
Anyone know

P.s. you mean your wonderful dealer cant tell you ?.... ... they still havent told me how much for works seats yet, even though I asked 6 weeks ago.... maybe they just dont like me anymore !

[Rakey]

mine is in for some work next week at Prestons, so will be interesting to see what I get as a loaner and how it compares to my MCS

[Rob.]

LOL @ Andy
I think I might regret that. I meant my new expensive 13k car

Hat, The first facelifts are supposed to appear early July and my car has a mid August build date. So hopefully they will have ran out of old model stuff by then